microchip-aiProcessing Rows with AI

Process list rows with AI agents for automated enrichment

Processing is where Lists come alive. When you process a list, your assigned AI agent researches each row β€” using web search, website visits, tech stack inspection, CRM lookups, and more β€” and fills every AI-enabled column with structured results.

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How Processing Works

When you start processing, the system:

  1. Identifies all AI-enabled columns and their prompt templates

  2. Fetches rows that need processing (pending, failed, or paused)

  3. Sends rows to the AI agent in optimized batches

  4. The agent researches each row using its available tools

  5. Results are written directly into the list columns

  6. Progress updates stream to your browser in real time via WebSocket

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Starting Processing

1

Open Your List Navigate to the list you want to process.

2

Verify Your Setup Ensure you have:

  • At least one AI-enabled column with a prompt template

  • Rows with seed data (company name, website, etc.)

  • An AI agent assigned to the list

3

Click Process Click the Process button in the toolbar. You can process all rows or select specific rows to process.

4

Monitor Progress Watch the real-time progress bar and row status updates. Each row transitions through statuses as the agent works.

Row Statuses

Each row has a status that indicates where it is in the processing pipeline:

Status
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Description

Pending

⏳

Not yet processed β€” waiting in the queue

Processing

πŸ”„

Currently being researched by the AI agent

Complete

βœ…

Successfully enriched β€” all AI columns filled

Failed

❌

Processing encountered an error (see error details)

Disqualified

🚫

Agent determined the row doesn't meet criteria

Submitted

πŸ“€

Row data was submitted to an external system

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Failed rows can be retried. Fix any issues with the seed data and reprocess the row. The agent will attempt enrichment again.

Processing Controls

Manage processing runs with these controls:

Control
Action

Process

Start processing all pending rows or selected rows

Pause

Pause the current processing run β€” resume later without losing progress

Resume

Continue processing from where you paused

Status

View current processing status, progress, and queue size

What the AI Agent Does

During processing, the agent has access to powerful research tools depending on its configuration:

Tool
Capability

Web Search

Search the internet for company information, news, and data

Visit Webpage

Read and analyze specific web pages and company websites

Tech Stack Inspection

Identify technologies, frameworks, and cloud providers in use

CRM Lookup

Pull existing data from connected CRMs (Salesforce, etc.)

Knowledge Base

Reference your organization's internal documents and data

MCP Integrations

Access any MCP tools configured on the agent

The agent follows each AI column's prompt template, researches the information, and writes structured results into the appropriate column.

Smart Disqualification

The agent can automatically disqualify rows that don't meet your criteria. For example, if you're building a list of active B2B SaaS companies and the agent discovers a row is a defunct company or a B2C business, it marks the row as Disqualified with a reason.

Changing the AI Agent

The AI agent assigned to a list determines how rows are processed β€” what personality the agent uses, what tools it has access to, and how it interprets your column prompts.

Why Change Agents

  • Different expertise: Switch to an agent with specialized knowledge for the list's domain

  • Different tools: Use an agent with specific MCP integrations (CRM, database, API access)

  • Different instructions: Agents with tailored system prompts produce different enrichment styles

  • Template alignment: Match the agent to the list template's intended workflow

How to Change the Agent

1

Open List Settings Click the Settings icon or gear menu on your list to open the Edit List Settings dialog.

2

Select a New Agent Use the Agent Picker to browse available agents from your organization. You can search by name to find the right one.

3

Save Click Save to apply the change. The new agent will be used for all future processing runs.

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What the Agent Brings

When you assign an agent to a list, the agent contributes:

Agent Property
Effect on Processing

System Prompt

Shapes how the agent interprets column prompts and writes results

MCP Integrations

Determines what external tools and data sources are available

Personality & Tone

Influences the writing style of enriched text columns

Calibration Form

Used by the Find Rows chat to collect discovery criteria

Real-Time Updates

Processing provides live feedback through WebSocket connections. You'll see:

Event
What You See

Row Start

Row status changes to Processing

Column Update

Individual columns populate as the agent fills them

Row Complete

Row status changes to Complete with all columns filled

Row Failed

Row status changes to Failed with error details

Row Disqualified

Row marked as Disqualified with the agent's reasoning

Progress Update

Overall progress bar and count update

Processing Complete

Summary of results when all rows are done

Completion Notifications

When processing finishes, you can receive an email notification with a summary of results β€” how many rows were completed, failed, or disqualified.

Best Practices

Practice
Recommendation

Test with a small batch

Process 5–10 rows first to validate your column prompts

Provide good seed data

Rows with a company name and website URL produce much better results

Match agent to purpose

Use a sales-focused agent for lead lists, a technical agent for vendor research

Monitor the first few rows

Watch early results to catch prompt issues before processing hundreds

Retry failed rows

Fix seed data and reprocess β€” transient errors often resolve on retry

Use pause strategically

Pause to review mid-run results and adjust prompts if needed

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Pro Tip: Create dedicated agents for different list types. A "Lead Researcher" agent with CRM integrations is ideal for sales lists, while a "Technical Analyst" agent with web inspection tools excels at vendor evaluation grids.

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